Sunday, May 15, 2005

Garva - The Old Manor Folk Club

This is the first band that I have heard forgetting the words on the last song - big finish! This gave the audience, most of whom counted the band as friends (thank goodness), a chance to abuse them in the nicest possible way and made it into a special, if flawed, night.

Tony Gibbons is a very accomplished singer and guitarist, playing in the best Liverpool-Irish traditions, and woodwind player Terry Coyne is a master of his craft - indeed I believe he's a champion! Their keyboard player (who's name has gone) added some nice harmonies, though I felt the keyboard was a bit superfluous much of the time.


This was our first visit to "The Manor" and we were made very welcome by the folk there. Thanks!

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